Young & Restless’ Hayley Erin on if Claire & Holden Will Become a Couple

Curious about the newest connection in Genoa City? As Claire settles in with the Newmans on The Young and the Restless, her bond with Holden sparks questions about their future. Hayley Erin discussed how this dynamic differs from her past ties and whether trust and charm could lead to more.

Here’s what Erin revealed about Claire’s friendships, Holden’s influence, and the potential for deeper feelings.

Hayley Erin is ‘excited’ about sparks between Claire and Holden on The Young and the Restless

Speaking to Soap Opera Digest, Hayley Erin said, “This friendship with Holden is something completely different. And I think it’s really confusing for Claire because she trusts him for some reason off the bat because he was really supportive to her when Kyle wasn’t there, and she was really lonely and going through something really tough.” She added, “The one person who was there for her was Holden. So that’s kind of bonded them.”

Erin highlighted that Claire has faced ups and downs since arriving in Genoa City, including finding an instant family in the Newmans, developing a romance with Kyle Abbott, and making both friends and enemies. “Tessa and Mariah are good friends, which I love, because Camryn Grimes [Mariah] is one of my best friends in real life,” she explained. “And Cait Fairbanks [Tessa] is awesome to work with, and she’s super-cool.”

Holden’s charm and persistence add another layer to their dynamic, as Claire has largely kept him in the friend zone. Erin recalled their first interactions: “I have enjoyed their scenes together from the very beginning when we were getting the vespers at the GCAC. He would be asking her questions, and she’d be kind of like, snippy with him, almost. It was like showing this other side of her.”

“She noted Holden ‘seems like a questionable character,’ but added that Claire feels ‘justified in her friendship with him.’”

Reflecting on Claire’s growth, Erin added, “She’s almost compensating for it sometimes, being extra forgiving or being kind of lighthearted or positive… almost toxic positivity. And when it came to Holden, there was no expectation there. So she was able to just speak to him very straight from the get-go. So I think she’s kind of been a little bit, maybe more herself around him. It’s interesting. I’m really excited to see how it develops.”

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